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The integration of anatomy and radiology through interactive online modules
Author(s) -
Krebs Claudia,
Fejtek Monika,
Hu Jeff,
Kazem May,
Lam Adriel,
Liang Teresa,
Zhang Tina,
Hayward Sean,
Nicolaou Savvas
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.27.1_supplement.960.25
Subject(s) - gross anatomy , curriculum , context (archaeology) , process (computing) , surface anatomy , medical physics , medicine , anatomy , pelvis , radiology , computer science , medical education , psychology , biology , paleontology , pedagogy , operating system
Medical undergraduate programs require anatomy to be taught in a clinically relevant context. One natural fit for anatomy teaching is to integrate it with radiology. For this purpose anatomists and radiologists at UBC developed an integrated modular course that is tightly correlated with the anatomy curriculum, incorporating applicable anatomical structures with clinical radiology. We have created interactive modules and quizzes that correlate radiological anatomy to the relevant gross anatomy, and provide basic clinical applications. The regions covered include: spine, shoulder and elbow, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and head. Students are encouraged to participate interactively with mix and match, fill in the blank, and labeling activities. Feedback from the students allows faculty to assess which areas of the current integration process are less effectual and demonstrate avenues for potential improvement to the curriculum. Currently this project is focused on the first year of the UBC curriculum, but the format lends itself to expansion across all four years as well as continuing integration through the postgraduate years. Future anatomy teaching will likely move away from dedicated blocks of time and towards an approach integrated with clinical disciplines. Integration with the radiology program demonstrates the effectiveness of comprehensive anatomy teaching as it relates to a clinical discipline. Grant Funding Source : N/A